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hookedonrc 05-02-2003 12:20 AM

CA and Plastic Covering during assembly.
 
Not sure what exactly to do here. I am assembling my first kit and am working on the wings. Top side came out great. Seams close together, no bumps and straight as an arrow on the LE and TE. However, I unpinned the wing today and some of the plastic that I used to cover the plans is stuck to the bottom spar. I know I need to clean this off before I start the sheeting but don't know which is the best way. I have been using debonder with limited results. Is there any other way? :confused:

Walter D 05-02-2003 01:53 AM

CA and Plastic Covering during assembly.
 
Try applying heat with a Monokote iron, cutting the stuck material with a very sharp # 11 Xacto blade can also work, next time cover your plans with Waxed paper.

rajul 05-02-2003 01:07 PM

CA and Plastic Covering during assembly.
 
What type of plastic sheeting did you use ?

MinnFlyer 05-02-2003 01:24 PM

CA and Plastic Covering during assembly.
 
Definitely use waxed paper from now on. CA sticks to plastic (as you've found out)

rajul 05-02-2003 02:36 PM

CA and Plastic Covering during assembly.
 
Some plastics work great with ca like the GP plan protector or monokote backing.

hookedonrc 05-02-2003 04:12 PM

CA and Plastic Covering during assembly.
 
Actually I bought it at my LHS and is packaged as a plan protector. Not sure of the brand. It came in a roll that I used to cut off just the amount I needed. Most of the wing released, and most of the problem was around where the two balsa spars and the servo mounts are located. (It's a SIG Something Extra) Since it is my first kit, and the first wing section that I have built, it's probably mostly my fault for over using the CA, but still need to clean it off.


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